FlyDubai Pilot Describes Cockpit Door Struggle During Attack
· World · Al Jazeera, Sky News, NDTV
Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot stabbed by his co-pilot on a Flydubai flight to Israel, has detailed his struggle to open the cockpit door during the assault. Machchhar recounted the incident during a video call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who praised his actions and called him a hero. The exact motive behind the attack by the co-pilot remains unclear. Authorities have not released further details regarding the ongoing investigation into the mid-air incident.
Why it matters
The incident highlights aviation security risks and crew safety protocols on international commercial flights. Airline operators and aviation regulators may face renewed scrutiny over cockpit access controls and crew vetting procedures.
Read the original report — Al Jazeera
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